As a die-hard fan of Disney’s The Lion King franchise, I am absolutely thrilled about the upcoming prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King! With Barry Jenkins at the helm and an all-star cast that includes the likes of Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, and even Blue Ivy Carter, this film promises to be nothing short of magical.
At D23, Disney unveiled the official trailer for the prequel to its live-action adaptation of the classic animated film, The Lion King, focusing on Mufasa. This upcoming movie is being directed by Barry Jenkins (known for Moonlight) from a script by Jeff Nathanson. The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures will release this film only in cinemas on December 20, 2024.
“As a devoted fan, I’d rephrase that as: ‘In ‘The Lion King: The Continent Roars,’ I find myself reminiscing about the time when wise old Rafiki shared the tale of Mufasa with young cub Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter. Accompanied by their hilarious pals Timon and Pumbaa, this retelling takes us back in time via flashbacks to unveil the story of a young Mufasa, once an orphaned cub who found solace with a noble lion named Taka, heir to a regal lineage. This chance encounter kick-starts an exhilarating adventure for a motley crew of underdogs seeking their purpose, their friendships facing trials as they unite to outmaneuver a dangerous and relentless adversary.'”
Check out the Mufasa: The Lion King trailer below:
Witness the incredible tale unfold about a child raised as an orphan who eventually ascends the throne. #Mufasa: The Lion King, hitting theaters this December 20th.
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 10, 2024
Who is in Mufasa: The Lion King?
In the cast for “The Lion King,” Aaron Pierre plays Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. portrays Taka, a young lion prince who welcomes Mufasa into his family as a brother; Tiffany Boone is Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga voices Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman takes on the role of Zazu, Mads Mikkelsen plays Kiros, a powerful lion with ambitions for his pride; Thandiwe Newton acts as Taka’s mother, Eshe, Lennie James portrays Taka’s father, Obasi, Anika Noni Rose voices Mufasa’s mother, Afia, Keith David is Mufasa’s father, Masego, John Kani plays Rafiki; Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner voice Pumbaa and Timon respectively; Donald Glover takes the role of Simba, introducing Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter acts as Nala.
As a devoted fan myself, I’d like to echo the sentiments expressed by Lin-Manuel Miranda: Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer, Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Beau Black, Ford Riley, and an amazing ensemble of musical contributors have all contributed to the extraordinary musical journey that is The Lion King. Writing songs for this film alongside Mark Mancina, with additional music and performances by Lebo M., I feel incredibly humbled and honored to be a part of such a legendary musical lineage. Working closely with Barry Jenkins has been an absolute joy as we breathe new life into Mufasa’s story. We can hardly wait for audiences to witness this cinematic marvel on the big screen.
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2024-08-10 08:10